Bellows

Bellows Meaning & Origin

About Bellows
The surname Bellows is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bellew" or "belw," meaning "bellows." It was originally an occupational name for someone who made or used bellows, which are devices used to blow air into a fire to increase its heat. The name may have been given to blacksmiths or ironworkers who used bellows in their trade. Over time, the surname Bellows became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bellows is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bellows: 3,601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bellows based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 L OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛloʊz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bellows in Braille

Here's how to represent Bellows in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bellows in braille

How to sign the name Bellows using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bellows using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bellows in sign language

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